Economic growth

NCBA Group projects Kenya’s economy to grow by 5.2pc in 2022

Reading Time: 2 minutes NCBA Group has projected a 5.2 per cent growth in the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022, 0.8 per cent […]

Good infrastructure can steer economic growth

Reading Time: 3 minutes Infrastructure is crucially important to foster countries’ economic development and prosperity. Investments in infrastructure contribute to higher productivity and growth, […]

Experts seek fiscal policy reforms to boost growth

Reading Time: 2 minutes Jacktone Lawi Tax and revenue exemptions by the government are causing undue pressure to the formal sectors of the economy, […]

Unga Group posts Sh294m full year profit

Reading Time: 2 minutes Unga Group Plc has returned a Sh293.477 million profit during the financial year ended June 30, 2021. The results reflect […]

High debt burden stifling economic growth, says CBK boss

Reading Time: < 1 minute Kenya’s high debt burden is stifling economic growth by reducing productivity, the Central bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Patrick Njoroge […]

A wake up call to Kenyan CEOs to lead with purpose

Reading Time: 3 minutes There has never been a more urgent time to focus on the need for transformational governance to build back better […]

Stakeholders joint effort crucial in economic growth

Reading Time: 2 minutes Countries all over the world have prioritised manufacturing in their economic rebound strategies, following the adverse effects of the Covid-19 […]

Balancing access to digital lending with suitable law

Reading Time: 3 minutes Joseph Githaiga and Christopher Ndegwa Increasing access to credit is an essential aspect of Kenya’s efforts to accelerate economic growth. […]

After lacklustre years, Kisumu makes a comeback

Reading Time: 2 minutes John Obiero Ogone   Being a Ja-Kisumo, I have seen many things happen to my home town. But I will […]

Tough times as Kenyans sell household items to survive

Reading Time: 3 minutes Mathew Ndung’u With Kenya having gone through tough economic times, dampening its economic outlook even before the onset of Covid-19 […]